ball, listening to bluegrass music, and serving his community. He was active on the Tiverton Housing Authority, Amicable Congregational Church Trustees, and the USS Gearing Reunion Association. He also served previously as American Legion President for Tiverton/Little Compton, VFW, RI Board of Canvassers, RI HVAC State Licensing Board, Tiverton Republican Party Chairman, Tiverton School Committee, and Tiverton Little League President, baseball, and softball coach. He was a wonderful husband, Dad, and Papa and loved being surrounded by his family and encouraged his children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams. He loved telling stories, and never met a stranger. People liked his friendly, lighthearted kidding delivered with his southern accent. Viewing will be Friday, January 26 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Connors Memorial Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI. The funeral service will be Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 am, at The Amicable Congregational Church, 3736 Main Rd Tiverton followed by a military honors burial service at Hillside Cemetery. A repass will immediately follow in the church rectory. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donating to Homes for Our Troops https://www.hfotusa.org/ or the Amicable Congregational Church https://www.amicablechurch.org/ in Bobby's name. Online tribute at www.memorialfuneralhome.com